US Bridges

SR 1022 over Swatara Creek

Good

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.E.Of Pa 72 · Structure no. 000000000042581

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
695
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1022 over Swatara Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1022 over Swatara Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 695 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,490 by 2032. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1022
CrossesSwatara Creek
Location.5 Mi.E.Of Pa 72
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.46804, -76.50563
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic695 (2023)
Projected traffic1,490 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1022 over Swatara Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1022 over Swatara Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1022 over Swatara Creek carry?

About 695 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1022 over Swatara Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1022 over Swatara Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.